"Offers key information regarding health beliefs and the impact of culture on health and illness. This new edition contains an overview of the predominant cultural competency nursing theories, impact of diversity on health disparities, information on the health beliefs of several minority groups, and case studies to enhance student learning. This text is an excellent resource for courses that emphasize health promotion and disease prevention."-- Back cover.

Birth of transcultural nursing theories to current theories and conceptual models for cultural diversity -- Culture -- Global diversity -- Organization for healthcare delivery in the 21st century -- Black Americans -- Hispanics/Latinos -- Asians/Pacific Islanders -- Native Americans -- Whites (non-Hispanic) -- Muslims and Hindus.